Fundamentals of Yellow Belt

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Course Map

Total Estimated Hours:  15

SESSION 1: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma 3.1 HOURS

  • Course Introduction
  • Higher Standards for Higher Performance
  • Lean Six Sigma Defined
  • What's In a Name?
  • The Lean Blueprint
  • The 3 M's and 8 Wastes
  • Input Determines Output
  • History of Lean Six Sigma
  • The 99.9% Problem
  • The Sigma Level
  • Calculating The Sigma Level
  • Lean Six Sigma Framework
  • DMAIC Improvement Process
  • Learning and Problem Solving with AI
  • Session Wrap-Up and Skill Check

SESSION 2: Tool to Define and Measure 7.55 HOURS

  • SESSION 2 - Introduction
  • Project Charter Toolset
  • Introduction to Process Mapping
  • The Source of Value
  • Gemba Walks
  • SIPOC Map Toolset
  • Value-Added Flow Charts
  • Introduction to Voice of the Customer
  • Capturing The Voice Of The Customer
  • CTQC Tree Diagram Toolset
  • Measurement & Metrics
  • Trend Chart Toolset
  • Pareto Chart Toolset
  • Histogram Toolset
  • Quantifying Process Variability
  • SPC - Introduction and Background
  • Measuring Central Tendency
  • X and Moving Range Charts - Toolset
  • Session Wrap-Up and Skill Check

SESSION 3: Tools to Analyze, Improve and Control 5.35 HOURS

  • SESSION 3 - Introduction
  • FMEA Toolset
  • Brainstorming
  • 5-Why, 1-How Analysis
  • Scatter Plot Toolset
  • ANALYZE Tollgate Review
  • Error-proofing
  • Visual Management
  • Continuous Flow Toolset
  • IMPROVE Tollgate Review
  • Control Plan
  • 5-S Approach
  • CONTROL Tollgate Review
  • Session Wrap-Up and Skill Check
  • Course Completion and Feedback